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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,010.08, 347,761.44 and 138,811.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,010.08, 347,761.44 and 138,811.68 is: 191,553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,010.08 : 347,761.44 = 138,811.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,010.08/347,761.44 = 138,811.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,010.08x = 347,761.44 × 138,811.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,010.08x = 48,273,349,725.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,273,349,725.62/252,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,553.25

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